Fleas Control
Old Toongabbie

How to spot signs and get rid of fleas

Your cat or dog looks to be in some distress and is continually scratching or biting their fur. Is it a skin disease or could it be fleas feeding? But what do fleas look like? Before you take your pet to the vet, there are a couple of ways to check if you have fleas in the home:

• They are typically reddish-brown and about 2mm long.
• Next, check the hindquarters of your dog or the head and neck of your cat because largely that part is the flea favourite feeding and these are the regions that are targeted in which you might see signs of flea activity.
• Carefully take a look at your pet’s skin for pleasant black droppings which looks like ground black pepper – utilise a flea comb over a sheet of white paper, to look small, black specks.
• If there is a flea dirt on pet bedding carpets or rugs, there is a possibility that your pet is experiencing flea feeding.

There are many reasons you can do to take away fleas in case you spot the issue early sufficient.

When the fleas keep returning back, or you need to make certain there is complete elimination, just get in touch with our experts. Our certified technicians identify exactly what to do in terms of eliminating fleas. They understand various flea species and can provide the best suitable and powerful solution on your specific flea problem.

Problems With Fleas?

As adorable and cuddly pets can be, sometimes they can cause quite a bit of trouble without even knowing it. We talk, of course, about fleas. Using your pets as a temporary ride, they will infest your house and reproduce in an astounding rate before you receive your first bite.

Fleas are one of the most common pest problems that Australian homes encounter. Even people without pets can nevertheless experience pest infestation especially if previous owners of your house kept cats or dogs. Fleas may also be carried on other (especially hairy) animals like rabbits, rats, mice and livestock such as cows. With or without pets, everyone is vulnerable to the disturbance caused by fleas.

As parasites, the presence of fleas is not the only concern but as well as their snacks. Although these are not painful, its effects on your skin is going to result in skin allergies and swelling. Fleas bite can also transmit a surprising number of ailments because of the bacterial component they carry. These diseases might affect both your pet’s health as well as yourself.

The main meal of fleas is usually blood from mammals. Adult fleas feed on blood and can consume 15 times their own weight per day. Their larvae feed on a pet or human dandruff, discarded skin, hair, and any other organic debris that they can see in your premises. You will often find fleas comfortably snuggled in your pet’s fur. Their eggs can also spread throughout your entire property, infesting your bedding, furniture, and flooring. Larvae often lurk deep within the carpet fabric or inconvenient hardwood floor crevices. It’s difficult to dismiss fleas. Mostly, we see the tiny bloodsuckers as a nuisance for pets and for us not a severe threat to anyone’s health.

Keeping You Home Flea Free

Here’s our to-do list to help you maintain a flea-free home:

Before you do anything else, vacuum – carpets, furnishings, cracks in the floorboards and upholstered furniture. This will not only get rid of adult fleas, but also their eggs and larvae. The larvae feed on adult flea feces and other organic matter, which accumulate in matters like carpets and rugs. Eliminating this source of food is an important step in breaking the flea life cycle.

Empty your vacuum cleaner really carefully away from the house because the fleas will still be alive.

Groom your pets regularly with a flea comb and wash their beds every week (ideally at 50°c or above).

If your pet is scratching or biting its fur you should speak with your vet. They can recommend the best flea sprays or powders to use to take care of your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the products you use?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What do I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Old Toongabbie

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a staff of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies . They are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. Our results are impressive because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or in your community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control management including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests both at home and at work. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate methods of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control but commercial premises due to safety and health requirements, need far more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Parramatta, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to provide any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they have the tools to handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues that you can possibly experience in the Old Toongabbie area.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatments) from coming back to your property.